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Excellent - Review of Island View

Excellent

Fantastic weekend away. The apartment was just as it had looked on the website it could not have been equipped better, everything was there that we needed. We felt very at home, it was warm, hot shower, plenty of storage and fantastic views adn a well equipped kitchen. We will return againMore

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Stayed: April 2014, travelled as a couple

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Management response:Responded 3 May 2014

Thank you for your kind comments and I am delighted that you enjoyed your special weekend break in Island View. I look forward to welcoming you back to Swanage in the future.

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Brill flat; quirky, quiet, central, can't beat the price. All great until last 1/2 hour before leaving when I take out the hoover and it takes over an hour to clean what should have been a quick run-through, as we had no sand, mud or stains. The hoover was a museum-piece from the 1960's that almost let more dust out than sucked in! It was really hard and stressful and gave me a sad bad lasting impression, as I am only writing this 6 months later. We have rented various holiday lets in Swanage 8 times before and will love to come back to this flat, as soon as the hoover is replaced!

Stayed: October 2012

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Management response:Responded 5 June 2013

I'm delighted you enjoyed your stay in Island View and must apologise for the "antique" hoover which marred your final hour in "the best flat in Swanage". The offending item was replaced early in 2013 with a modern, efficient and time-saving vaccuum cleaner :-)

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Recently returned from a mid week break at the Island view and we must say that the stay definitely lived up to all of the reviews previously read.

Regarding winter breaks, thanks to Ann's preparation, the apartment was easily kept warm whilst cold winds and snow fell outside. When not reading or just relaxing in the apartment, the walk to Durston Castle along the coastal trail is Well worth the effort.

We can also recommend the local Fish and Chip restaurant (100 yards to the left) and the amazing value for money at the Sea Horse Cafe (50 yards to the right!) both with direct views over the bay.

Stayed: February 2013, travelled as a couple

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Management response:Responded 14 February 2013

I'm so very glad that Island View provided a warm and cosy base for your winter break and that Swanage's eateries came up trumps!

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